Understanding American Muslim Community and Misconceptions

Understanding American Muslim Community and Misconceptions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Religious Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses President Obama's visit to an American mosque, highlighting the support it symbolized for American Muslims. It contrasts the positive reality of Muslim communities with the often negative portrayal in media. The speaker addresses misconceptions about Muslims, emphasizing that extremism is a distortion of Islam, similar to how the KKK distorts Christianity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is highlighted in the first section regarding the American Muslim community?

The establishment of the first American mosque

The first American Muslim elected to Congress

President Obama's visit to an American mosque

A national holiday for American Muslims

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the support for American Muslims?

It is only from within the community

It is both distant and close

It is only from international organizations

It is non-existent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the average American Muslim community?

As a community that is often misunderstood

As a community that is politically active

As a community that waves flags daily

As a community that is isolated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common media portrayal of American Muslims according to the speaker?

As often associated with negative stereotypes

As diverse and multicultural

As peaceful and integrated

As leaders in technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the media's role in shaping perceptions of Muslims?

The media ignores Muslim communities

The media supports Muslim integration

The media often shows a biased view

The media accurately represents Muslims

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the global Muslim population is involved in acts of terrorism, according to the speaker?

0.00003%

0.03%

0.0003%

0.3%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What misconception about Muslims does the speaker address?

That Muslims do not contribute to society

That Muslims are not patriotic

That all Muslims are extremists

That Muslims need to be labeled as 'moderate'

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